The Godfather of Basketball

James' departure was a huge loss to the Cavaliers' striker, but Carter's performance made Cavaliers fans temporarily forget this loss.

106 to 81, the Cavaliers beat the Raptors away and won the first victory since James left the team.

Paul had 26 points and 12 assists, Yao Ming had 24 points, 12 rebounds, 3 assists and 3 blocks, Battier had 12 points, Jeremy Lin had 7 points and 4 assists, Butler had 6 points, 3 rebounds and 2 steals.

Carter played well in his first show for the Cavaliers, contributing 17 points, 4 rebounds and 2 steals on 6 of 12 shots.

In the post-match press conference, Tang Tian also praised Carter's performance without hesitation.

"Vince's performance is really incredible, he doesn't look 34 years old, he looks 24 years old."

"Does that mean that Carter will start the next game?" A reporter asked.

"No, we have a plan. In fact, this game also proved that Vince can bring us a greater effect on the bench."

Tang Tian's words are well-founded. Butler still needs to grow, and even if he starts, he won't play for too long. Whether Carter makes an early appearance, as a wing three-point shooter in the starting lineup, or the main force in the bench lineup Points to score, all fit perfectly.

And in fact, in his previous life, Carter played for the Mavericks for three years, and in his best second year, he basically also played as a substitute.

After the game with the Raptors is over, the Cavaliers will soon have a back-to-back game, and their opponent is the Washington Wizards.

It's still an away game.

But for the players of the Cavaliers, what is more torturous than back-to-back is that they have to visit the White House early in the morning.

Fortunately, the team members seem to be in a good mood, talking and laughing in the bus.

This time, many players entered the palace for the second time.

As for Tang Tian, ​​he is already very familiar with this place. This is the fifth year in a row that he has appeared in the White House.

Except for some forbidden areas, he can even act as a guide.

But for Jeremy Lin, Whiteside and Stephenson, they are still young and they are here for the first time, and they are still full of curiosity about this place.

Iverson also flew over from Houston on an evening flight.

For a player like him who came out of the slums, it is a great honor to be able to enter the White House.

"Hey, Allen, how are you doing in Houston?" The Rockets are currently in turmoil. Iverson is there as a veteran guiding the newcomers, and he is playing well. Tang Tian can just chat for a while.

"Not bad, but the days in Cleveland are still the best, the days of chasing the championship." Iverson said with a smack of his mouth. It is definitely not as interesting as fighting for the championship together in the Rockets.

After all, he is still a strong player in his bones.

Tang Tian smiled and said nothing, the choice was made by Iverson himself.

"By the way, is T-mac's injury better?" After all, Tang Tian has coached McGrady for the Rockets for 3 years, so he still has some emotions.

"Slightly better than last year." Iverson didn't say much.

Tang Tian nodded after listening.

McGrady's injury actually has a lot to do with playing time and game intensity.

In the previous life, after leaving the Rockets, McGrady's back injury still recovered well.

Because McGrady signed a maximum salary with the Rockets, Tang Tian is unlikely to coach him, but it is not bad to hear that he is better.

Not long after waiting in the east room, Obama and his assistant walked in.

"Hey champions, we meet again."

Obama looks a bit haggard. His first term is almost here, and now besides dealing with daily affairs, he has to spare time to campaign for re-election. The intensity of work can be imagined.

"Hey Don!"

When seeing Tang Tian, ​​obama was in a very good mood.

On the one hand, he is an old acquaintance, and on the other hand, Tang Tian's previous public welfare undertakings have brought a lot of influence. Maintaining this relationship with Tang Tian will also help him to run for re-election.

"President." Tang Tian also greeted Obama with a smile.

Some simple greetings, when Obama arrived in the garden, he still didn't forget about the basketball game.

"Look at how I got the match point today." Obama said as he rolled up his sleeves.

"I'm looking forward to it." Tang Tian also said with a smile.

Still 10 free throws, Obama shot first.

For the first ball, he took a deep breath, took aim and shot.

"boom!"

The shot was obviously crooked and almost missed the frame.

obama waved his hand and called.

"Let me give you one first." Although he is the president, when it comes to playing games, he is no different from ordinary people.

It's just that Obama's touch is really a bit bad. He only scored 3 out of 10 shots.

It can be seen that after being busy with work, his only hobby has fallen behind.

"Looks like today doesn't belong to me." Obama looked at it with a smile, and put on his suit with a smile.

Tang Tian then appeared on the stage, he gave way consciously, and finally scored 5 goals to win the duel.

2 to 2, the two sides tied, this is to usher in Tianwangshan.

"It doesn't matter President, next year's competition will be more intense." Tang Tian said with a smile.

After hearing this, Obama burst out laughing.

This sentence made him very comfortable, and the unexpected meaning was that he was able to be re-elected successfully.

After the competition between the two, a group of people went to the South Courtyard, where the reporters had been waiting there early.

Expressing congratulatory speeches and presenting jerseys are the normal procedures of the press conference.

It's just that, unlike previous years, there is an additional special ceremony at the end of the press conference.

Tang Tian only found out last night.

Obama put away the previous speech, and then took out another manuscript. At this moment, a few soldiers in uniforms came up from the side.

"Peace is the wish of all of us. In 2009, I was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize, which shows that I and the American government behind me have always been committed to world peace, but war is sometimes unavoidable. In the face of those people under the flames of war, especially those children, each of us has compassion, but there is one citizen who not only has compassion, but also takes practical actions for it.

I saw that website, and I saw those photos. His work is great and respectable. His actions even transcended the scope of the country. It is the happiness of all human beings to be able to see these things.

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On behalf of the U.S. government, I would like to award Tang Tian the Presidential Medal of Freedom! "

The United States has established many medals for American soldiers, such as crosses, silver stars, bronze stars, etc., but this medal is different.

The Presidential Medal of Freedom is a medal awarded to civilians who have made outstanding contributions in the fields of science, culture, sports and social activities. It is the highest civilian honor in the United States. It is awarded by the President of the United States every year. It is listed alongside the Congressional Gold Medal. America's highest civilian honor.